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Version 1.0 (freeware) allowed users to login into Linux based operating systems and to bypass the authentication process (allowing access to the system without knowing the password). In 2009 author of this software announced Kon-Boot for Linux and 32-bit Microsoft Windows systems. [ 7 ]
iOS jailbreaking is the use of a privilege escalation exploit to remove software restrictions imposed by Apple on devices running iOS and iOS-based [a] operating systems. It is typically done through a series of kernel patches.
The images were initially believed to have been obtained via a breach of Apple's cloud services suite iCloud, [1] [2] or a security issue in the iCloud API which allowed them to make unlimited attempts at guessing victims' passwords. [3] [4] Apple claimed in a press release that access was gained via spear phishing attacks. [5] [6]
In Mac OS 9 and early versions of Mac OS X, Software Update was a standalone tool. The program was part of the CoreServices in OS X. It could automatically inform users of new updates (with new features and bug and security fixes) to the operating system, applications, device drivers , and firmware .